johns
Definition
Proper noun 1. Jasper Johns: A specific individual, a renowned American artist and a key figure in the development of Pop Art, born in 1930.
Usage Notes
- This is a proper noun referring to a specific person. It is always capitalized.
- It is used to identify the artist, his work, or his influence in the context of art history and criticism.
Examples
- In art history:
- Discussing influence:
- Referring to artwork:
Advanced Usage
- Possessive form: Used to indicate something belonging to or created by Jasper Johns.
- The exhibition focuses on Johns's early encaustic techniques.
- That is clearly Johns' style. (Both Johns's and Johns' are acceptable possessive forms.)
Variants and Related Words
- Pop Art: The art movement with which Jasper Johns is closely associated.
- Neo-Dada: A term sometimes used to describe the early work of Johns and his contemporaries.
Synonyms
- Jasper Johns (This is the full name; "Johns" itself is the shortened, common referent in artistic contexts. There are no true synonyms for a proper name.)
Notes on Different Meanings
- Important Distinction: The word "johns" (with a lowercase 'j') is an informal and often derogatory noun meaning "prostitutes' clients." This is a completely different and separate word from the proper noun Johns (capitalized) referring to the artist. The context will always make the meaning clear.
- Example of the different word: The police targeted the johns as well as the sex workers.
Noun
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United States artist and proponent of pop art (born in 1930)
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